The Barley Mow, Bath

Scruffy boho place hosting the upper-class old money lushes of the local area talking about the perfect cocoa content of chocolate. Red and cream interior with lino floor tiles, a throw-ridden sofa and a wood burner. Opens-out at the rear with the bar (note the impressive back) and an out-of-place pool table. Two pumps clipped with Abbey Bellringer and a cider. My Bell Ringer actually came out of a box and tasted a bit like it (NBSS 2). TV up against piped music made up my mind on this one; the four locals and the barman seemed content enough but I was happy to get gone. It’s not without a little charm though.

The layout is much as described below, a traditional town boozer in a fine Georgian terrace. There was a motley collection of individuals standing at the front, smoking in the rain, while inside was a pleasant local atmosphere, quite relaxing. The pool table was unused, the TV was showing BBC news, while the woodburner in the hearth was unlit, and the cold was just starting to seep in. Only one ale on, Bellringer, which was in average condition, though there were also three boxed ciders and one on draft. There were also 8 megakeg offerings. I’d be happy to drop in again when passing.

Official site of The Barley Mow - www.thebarleymowbath.co.uk

Official site of The Barley Mow - www.thebarleymowbath.co.uk